How to Make: New England Clam Chowder

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and dairy-free, while milk is more budget-friendly.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, and smoked sausage can be more affordable.

Fry bacon in a pot until crispy, then set aside.

Sauté 1 cup of onions and 2 cups of celery in the bacon grease until translucent (about 10 minutes).

Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Mix 2 tablespoons of flour with some chicken broth.

Add thyme and white pepper to the sautéed vegetables.

Add chicken bouillon cubes and chopped potatoes to the pot.

Pour in 32 oz of chicken broth and 8 oz of clam juice (1 bottle).

Cook uncovered until potatoes are fork tender.

Add 6 oz of chopped clams and their juices (using 2 cans).

Mix in 3 heaping tablespoons of corn starch with a bit of half and half to thicken.

Stir in the flour mixture and bring to a boil.

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